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Black drum

24 in · 8 lb 5 oz

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15 in · 10 lb

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Smooth puffer

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Black sea bass

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Red drum

28 in · 7 lb

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Black sea bass

10 in · 1 lb

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General info

Long Bay is a part of an ocean located in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black sea bass, King mackerel, and Largemouth bass.

Location

33°35′25.8″N 78°57′38.2″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Long Bay?

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Fishing regulations at Long Bay, SC

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Black sea bass as of April 24th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black sea bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

7

Min size

13"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Excellent according to Adam L.

Centropristis striata

Regulations for

33°35′25.8″N 78°57′38.2″W
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Reviews of Long Bay

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2.7 miles away

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22.9 miles away

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30.1 miles away

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31.2 miles away

Daviston

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Loris

32.6 miles away

Finklea

35.2 miles away

Andrews

36.2 miles away

Ocean Isle Beach

36.8 miles away

Ketchuptown

37.5 miles away

Centenary

37.5 miles away

Tabor City

39.2 miles away

Shallotte

42.7 miles away

Pamplico

44.8 miles away

McClellanville

45.5 miles away

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FAQ about Long Bay fishing

Long Bay is a part of an ocean located in Horry County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
33°35′25.8″N 78°57′38.2″W
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